I have three children at home. I was diagnosed while they were all still in elementary. I was in and out of the hospital alot at first. I think what helped me was learning DBT skills and also coming up with a mutual agreement inside that my kids need a mom. My alters all rememmber what kind of mom we had and none want to do that to my kids. I can say my kids because that is how my insiders refer to them too. If my kids need me, my alters will either push me out or try to act like me. I do not think they are always successful but my children seem to appreciate the effort.

Dawn